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🌍 Cape Town Adventure

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18 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the vibrant city of Cape Town, where breathtaking landscapes meet rich history and cultural treasures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, this itinerary is your ticket to an unforgettable African escapade.

Trip to Cape Town

Day 1Table Bay Bliss
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$7

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$ 2

Table Bay
Atlantic Ocean bay off the coast of Cape Town featuring a long narrow beach & Table Mountain views.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
55 - 66 min

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Afrikaans Language Monument
Obelisks on a hill commemorating Afrikaans’ designation as an official language, with views.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
Day 2Conquer the Majestic Table Mountain
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$32

Table Mountain National Park
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$31
Day 3Cape Point Wonders and Memorial Marvels
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$25

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$ 2

Cape Point Nature Reserve
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$19
80 - 96 min

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Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
Day 4Cape Point Expedition and Sunset at Signal Hill
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$25

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$ 2

Cape Point
Scenic area at the Cape of Good Hope with commanding ocean views & a climb to an 1800s lighthouse.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
96 - 116 min

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Signal Hill
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Artistic Gems and Jewish Heritage
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$20

South African Jewish Museum
Polished venue presenting artifacts & displays documenting Judaism & Jewish life in South Africa.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$10
3 - 4 min

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South African National Gallery
South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$10
Day 6Botanical Paradise and Stories of District Six
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$23

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$ 2

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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District Six Museum
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
Day 7Journey through History at Slave Lodge and Castle of Good Hope
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$22

Iziko Slave Lodge
Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
9 - 14 min

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Castle of Good Hope
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
Day 8Discover Robben Island and Bo-Kaap's Cultural Tapestry
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$32

Robben Island
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$6
Day 9Conquer Lion's Head and Art Appreciation at Goodman Gallery
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$7

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$ 2

Lion's Head
Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
12 - 15 min

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Goodman Gallery Cape Town
Venerable gallery featuring contemporary works by established & emerging artists in southern Africa.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$6
Day 10Sparkling Diamonds, Contemporary Art, and Medical Miracles
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$35

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$ 2

Cape Town Diamond Museum
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$6
2 - 3 min

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$19
12 - 15 min

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Heart of Cape Town Museum
Replica surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$10

Budget breakdown: $231 In total

Activities & Food:$224
Transport:$7